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Niger Withdraws from Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force
Niger withdrew from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on March 29, 2025, to enhance the protection of its northern oil fields threatened by armed groups; this follows strained relations with Nigeria and a broader weakening of the regional anti-jihadist coalition.
Niger Withdraws from Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force
Niger withdrew from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on March 29, 2025, to enhance the protection of its northern oil fields threatened by armed groups; this follows strained relations with Nigeria and a broader weakening of the regional anti-jihadist coalition.
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36% Bias Score
Nigerien Woman's Camel Milk Business Showcases Economic Empowerment
Wouro Habsatou Aboubacar, a Nigerien woman, built a successful camel milk business, "Habsatou Camel Milk," overcoming challenges like limited resources and insecurity to become a role model for women's economic empowerment in Niger's pastoralist sector.
Nigerien Woman's Camel Milk Business Showcases Economic Empowerment
Wouro Habsatou Aboubacar, a Nigerien woman, built a successful camel milk business, "Habsatou Camel Milk," overcoming challenges like limited resources and insecurity to become a role model for women's economic empowerment in Niger's pastoralist sector.
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36% Bias Score
Ivory Coast and Ghana Urge Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their January 2025 departure, citing concerns about regional security and the need for democratic transition in the Sahel region.
Ivory Coast and Ghana Urge Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their January 2025 departure, citing concerns about regional security and the need for democratic transition in the Sahel region.
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40% Bias Score
Senegal's Democratic Success Amidst Global Decline in Freedom
Freedom House's 2024 "Freedom in the World" report reveals a global decline in freedom, but notes Senegal's opposition winning the 2024 elections and achieving 'free' status, unlike Niger, which became 'not free' after a 2023 coup; other improvements were seen in South Asia.
Senegal's Democratic Success Amidst Global Decline in Freedom
Freedom House's 2024 "Freedom in the World" report reveals a global decline in freedom, but notes Senegal's opposition winning the 2024 elections and achieving 'free' status, unlike Niger, which became 'not free' after a 2023 coup; other improvements were seen in South Asia.
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36% Bias Score
Algeria to Donate 40-Megawatt Power Plant to Niger
Algeria will donate and build a 40-megawatt power plant in Niger, as announced Wednesday, to strengthen energy cooperation and economic ties, following an August 2024 meeting between Algerian and Nigerien leaders.
Algeria to Donate 40-Megawatt Power Plant to Niger
Algeria will donate and build a 40-megawatt power plant in Niger, as announced Wednesday, to strengthen energy cooperation and economic ties, following an August 2024 meeting between Algerian and Nigerien leaders.
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44% Bias Score
Sudan's RSF Signs Unity Government Charter Amidst Objections
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies signed a charter to form a unity government in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, despite objections from Sudan's transitional council which fears further destabilization; in Niger, five soldiers died in a terrorist ambush; Senegal will prioritize livestock...
Sudan's RSF Signs Unity Government Charter Amidst Objections
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies signed a charter to form a unity government in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, despite objections from Sudan's transitional council which fears further destabilization; in Niger, five soldiers died in a terrorist ambush; Senegal will prioritize livestock...
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24% Bias Score
Nigerien Army Rescues Stranded Migrants Near Libyan Border
Fifty migrants, including women and children, were rescued by the Nigerien army after their vehicle broke down in the Sahara Desert near the Libyan border, following a record number of expulsions from Algeria and Libya in 2024 and 2025; the recent repeal of Niger's 2015 anti-trafficking law may be a...
Nigerien Army Rescues Stranded Migrants Near Libyan Border
Fifty migrants, including women and children, were rescued by the Nigerien army after their vehicle broke down in the Sahara Desert near the Libyan border, following a record number of expulsions from Algeria and Libya in 2024 and 2025; the recent repeal of Niger's 2015 anti-trafficking law may be a...
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44% Bias Score
Ghana Seeks to Mediate Between Sahel Alliance and ECOWAS
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama concluded a tour of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso on March 10, aiming to mediate between the Sahel Alliance (AES) and ECOWAS, focusing on security cooperation and economic benefits through Ghana's port access, following the AES's January exit from ECOWAS.
Ghana Seeks to Mediate Between Sahel Alliance and ECOWAS
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama concluded a tour of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso on March 10, aiming to mediate between the Sahel Alliance (AES) and ECOWAS, focusing on security cooperation and economic benefits through Ghana's port access, following the AES's January exit from ECOWAS.
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36% Bias Score
Africa Security: Attacks in Niger, CAR, and DRC
The Nigerien army neutralized 15 terrorists; the UN is deploying troops to the northwest CAR due to rising violence; explosions in Bukavu, DRC, after a political rally killed 11 and injured 65; ceasefire negotiations started in Cairo.
Africa Security: Attacks in Niger, CAR, and DRC
The Nigerien army neutralized 15 terrorists; the UN is deploying troops to the northwest CAR due to rising violence; explosions in Bukavu, DRC, after a political rally killed 11 and injured 65; ceasefire negotiations started in Cairo.
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40% Bias Score
Starlink to Bridge Niger's Digital Divide
Niger's government authorized Starlink's high-speed internet service in November 2024, aiming to improve connectivity across its vast territory where internet access has fallen to 32% due to conflict and underinvestment; Starlink's satellite network promises coverage of up to 100% of the country, im...
Starlink to Bridge Niger's Digital Divide
Niger's government authorized Starlink's high-speed internet service in November 2024, aiming to improve connectivity across its vast territory where internet access has fallen to 32% due to conflict and underinvestment; Starlink's satellite network promises coverage of up to 100% of the country, im...
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48% Bias Score
Niger Launches Industrial Copper Mining, Diversifying Production
The Nigerien government announced the start of industrial copper mining in the north, awarding a permit to Cominair SA for 2,700 annual tons over ten years, generating 300 jobs and €6 million in royalties, reflecting a policy of mining diversification and sovereignty.
Niger Launches Industrial Copper Mining, Diversifying Production
The Nigerien government announced the start of industrial copper mining in the north, awarding a permit to Cominair SA for 2,700 annual tons over ten years, generating 300 jobs and €6 million in royalties, reflecting a policy of mining diversification and sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
Niger Junta to Determine Transition Length Amidst Increased NGO Control
Niger's military junta will hold "national meetings" from February 15-19 to determine the length of its transition, following the 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum; the junta also increased control over NGOs, potentially impacting aid delivery.
Niger Junta to Determine Transition Length Amidst Increased NGO Control
Niger's military junta will hold "national meetings" from February 15-19 to determine the length of its transition, following the 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum; the junta also increased control over NGOs, potentially impacting aid delivery.
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48% Bias Score
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